Almighty Quote by Lorenzo Snow
“We trace the hand of the Almighty in framing the Constitution of our land”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1900
The Constitution reflects divine guidance and moral order as intended by a higher power.
In simple terms: God guided the Constitution.
Key Takeaway
Recognize higher principles in law.
Themes
faith
governance
divine purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
historical
religious
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- legal studies
- public policy
- civic education
Key Concepts
theocracy
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief shape civic duty?
- Can law be truly neutral?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on secular vs. religious influence.
![“I have so much faith in the general government of the world by Providence that I can hardly conceive a transaction of such momentous importance [as the framing of the Constitution] ... should be suffered to pass without being in some degree influenced, guided, and governed by that omnipotent…” quote by Benjamin Franklin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c85/benjamin-franklin-65_constitution_i-have-so-much-faith-in-the-general-gove_2419503.jpg)
![“We should try to learn the nature of [the spirit of revelation]. . . . This is the grand means that the Lord has provided for us, that we may know the light, and not be groveling continually in the dark.” quote by Lorenzo Snow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a8/lorenzo-snow-16450_dark_we-should-try-to-learn-the-nature-of-the_135034.jpg)
